Last week, we heard from the DFL candidate for the MN State Senate District 45 race.  This week, Blois speaks with GOP nominee Kathleen Fowke about the issues and why she believes she can the election.  Plus, our host offers his thoughts on the latest MinnPost poll.

Last week, we heard from the DFL candidate for the MN State Senate District 45 race.  This week, Blois speaks with GOP nominee Kathleen Fowke about the issues and why she believes she can the election.  Plus, our host offers his thoughts on the latest MinnPost poll.

The Seat That Could Shift the Politics of Minnesota: Part 2

While many races have gained more attention during this election cycle, perhaps the most important one to Minnesota is the campaign for the vacated seat in District 45 of the State Senate.  Blois talks DFL nominee (and former State Senator) Ann Johnson Stewart about her stances on the issues.

While many races have gained more attention during this election cycle, perhaps the most important one to Minnesota is the campaign for the vacated seat in District 45 of the State Senate.  Blois talks DFL nominee (and former State Senator) Ann Johnson Stewart about her stances on the issues.

The Seat That Could Shift the Politics of Minnesota

On the State Fair Porch, Blois looks at the past and gazes into the near future.  Along with his take on Gov. Walz visiting the Fair, he welcomes the following guests:
TPT's "Almanac" co-host and former WCCO-AM news anchor Eric Eskola give his thoughts on the Presidential election.
Cook County High School science teacher Chad Benesh discusses changes in the education system as school gets back in session.

On the State Fair Porch, Blois looks at the past and gazes into the near future.  Along with his take on Gov. Walz visiting the Fair, he welcomes the following guests:
<ul>
<li>TPT's "Almanac" co-host and former WCCO-AM news anchor Eric Eskola give his thoughts on the Presidential election.</li>
<li>Cook County High School science teacher Chad Benesh discusses changes in the education system as school gets back in session.</li>
</ul>

A Shifting Tide in Politics and (By Extension) Education

Susie Jones is in this week for Blois, and she welcomes several political figures to our Fair booth porch to chat on a warm Sunday morning.  The guests include:
MN State Senator Mary Kunesh-Podein
MN House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth
Republican strategist Amy Koch
Democratic strategist Ryan Winkler

Susie Jones is in this week for Blois, and she welcomes several political figures to our Fair booth porch to chat on a warm Sunday morning.  The guests include:
<ul>
<li>MN State Senator Mary Kunesh-Podein</li>
<li>MN House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth</li>
<li>Republican strategist Amy Koch</li>
<li>Democratic strategist Ryan Winkler</li>
</ul>

Outreach from Our MN State Fair Porch

Today we started things off with John McCormick, he is a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal who lives in Chicago. He joins to talk Tim Walz becoming nationally known, Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Kamala Harris and much more as this next week approaches! Then we jump to the Star Tribune -there are changes coming to the Star Tribune and it brings a more local, personal touch to the Star Tribune now being renamed the ‘Minnesota Star Tribune’ - Steve Grove joined us to talk about some of the new looks and new additions to the newspaper and more digital evolutions as well and bringing the more enjoyable pieces to the media! Finally we chat briefly with Susie Jones before she heads to Chicago for the DNC!

Today we started things off with John McCormick, he is a national political reporter for the Wall Street Journal who lives in Chicago. He joins to talk Tim Walz becoming nationally known, Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Kamala Harris and much more as this next week approaches! Then we jump to the Star Tribune -there are changes coming to the Star Tribune and it brings a more local, personal touch to the Star Tribune now being renamed the ‘Minnesota Star Tribune’ - Steve Grove joined us to talk about some of the new looks and new additions to the newspaper and more digital evolutions as well and bringing the more enjoyable pieces to the media! Finally we chat briefly with Susie Jones before she heads to Chicago for the DNC!

John McCormick and Steve Grove join the Sunday Take

On this special edition of the program, Blois moderates a debate between GOP Senatorial candidates Royce White and Joe Fraser.  It will be one of the final opportunities to hear from the two men who hope to win Tuesday's primary and potentially unseat Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

On this special edition of the program, Blois moderates a debate between GOP Senatorial candidates Royce White and Joe Fraser.  It will be one of the final opportunities to hear from the two men who hope to win Tuesday's primary and potentially unseat Sen. Amy Klobuchar in November.

Gathering Info Ahead of Primary Tuesday

This week, Blois looks into several topics that concern this year's election cycle.  He digs into the rapid stature rise of MN Gov. Tim Walz, along with the Primary races to watch out for on August 13th.  MN Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen joins the show to preview the annual Farmfest event set to take place this coming week.

This week, Blois looks into several topics that concern this year's election cycle.  He digs into the rapid stature rise of MN Gov. Tim Walz, along with the Primary races to watch out for on August 13th.  MN Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen joins the show to preview the annual Farmfest event set to take place this coming week.

A Quick Rise and An Annual Tradition

As the Presidential race continues to shift, new Democratic favorite Kamala Harris has a big decision to make.  Could her choice for Vice President include one of Minnesota's own?  Blois talks with Bloomberg reporter Patricia Lopez and MinnPost reporter Peter Callaghan about the prospects of Governor Tim Walz being the VP selection.

As the Presidential race continues to shift, new Democratic favorite Kamala Harris has a big decision to make.  Could her choice for Vice President include one of Minnesota's own?  Blois talks with Bloomberg reporter Patricia Lopez and MinnPost reporter Peter Callaghan about the prospects of Governor Tim Walz being the VP selection.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as VP?

What role will Minnesota play in the 2024 Presidential election?  Blois tells us his thoughts on that.  Plus, he welcomes MN native and Washington Post columnist James Hohmann on the show to discuss the craziness seen over the last few weeks of this election cycle.

What role will Minnesota play in the 2024 Presidential election?  Blois tells us his thoughts on that.  Plus, he welcomes MN native and Washington Post columnist James Hohmann on the show to discuss the craziness seen over the last few weeks of this election cycle.

Trying to Make Sense of the Last Few Weeks in Politics

Most eyes will turn to the GOP next week, with the Republican National Convention taking place in Milwaukee.  Blois dedicates this week's edition to the upcoming event, welcoming Wisconsin lobbyist William McCoshen and Minnesota delegate Kip Christianson in on the discussion.

Most eyes will turn to the GOP next week, with the Republican National Convention taking place in Milwaukee.  Blois dedicates this week's edition to the upcoming event, welcoming Wisconsin lobbyist William McCoshen and Minnesota delegate Kip Christianson in on the discussion.

A Conservative Congregation Looking to Lead Again

Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week’s most pivotal and impactful current events…along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners’ lives.

Blois welcomes in guests and contributors to talk about the week&rsquo;s most pivotal and impactful current events&hellip;along with the political scene and all things relevant + newsworthy affecting our listeners&rsquo; lives.

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